Iowa State center Percy Gibson, whose playing time dwindled to almost none as this season went on, will transfer from ISU, the school announced on Monday.

"I'd like to thank coach (Fred) Hoiberg and the rest of the coaches for the opportunity to play at Iowa State," Gibson said in a statement. "I will take with me the memories and friendships created with my teammates. I also want to thank Iowa State's fans for their support the last three years."

Gibson averaged 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in just 5.1 minutes per game this season and was relegated to the bench by the end of the year, failing to play in 10 straight games from mid-February to mid-March. He played in just 14 games total.

Passed up by fellow big men Daniel Edozie and Dustin Hogue, both transfers playing their first years with the Cyclones, Gibson also figured to fall behind on the depth chart to another junior college transfer, Jameel McKay, when McKay arrives next season.

With little to no playing time this season and even fewer minutes likely on the table next year, Gibson, a native of Detroit, decided to leave (though that wasn't given as an official reason for his departure).

"I spoke with Percy after the season, and he indicated a desire to transfer to another school," Hoiberg said. "We thank Percy for his efforts the last three years and will assist him in any way we can."